Law
Approved June 21, 1969

Republic Act No. 5650

An act changing the name of the province of western samar to samar

AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTERN SAMAR TO SAMAR

In plain language

The name of the Province of Western Samar is hereby changed to Samar. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

  • Name of Province changed from Western Samar to Samar
  • Act takes effect upon approval
province name change
local government

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5650, June 21, 1969 ] AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTERN SAMAR TO SAMAR Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1. The name of the Province of Western Samar is hereby changed to Samar. Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 21, 1969.

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